April 17, 2026 Faculty U-Notices Archive

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1) Math & Data Science Colloquium

Dr. Dale Olive (Dept of Math & Data Science, CPH)
BSS302, 4PM, Thursday 4/23/26
"Fubini's Principle in Discrete Math"
Yoon G Kim
Math & Data Science

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2) 13th Annual Cal Poly Humboldt Hip-Hop Conference: You Must Learn! April 30th & May 1st

Celebrate Hip-Hop, culture, & community!
Keynote, talks, performances, & food!
Cal Poly Humboldt | D St. Center
Thais Springer
CRGS

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3) Preferential Carpool Parking Promotion

April 20 - May 1, with one or more passengers
get preferential carpool parking at no additional
cost! See this flier for details
Morgan P King
FacMgt-Sustainabilty

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4) Climate Control Film Screening + Discussion

Tuesday, April 21, 5-6pm, Library Fishbowl
Award winning film connecting AI & sustainability,
followed by Q&A and discussion. Free cookies!
Morgan P King
FacMgt-Sustainabilty

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5) HHM Group Bike Ride

Wednesday, April 22, 4-5:30pm.
Starts/ends at the HHM bike parking structure.
Bring your bike or get FREE use of bikeshare bike!
Morgan P King
FacMgt-Sustainabilty

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6) Campus Pollinator Walking Tour

Join us for an easy walk around campus to see
pollinators and host plants! Thursday, April 23,
3:30-5pm. Starts at CCAT. More info below:
Morgan P King
FacMgt-Sustainabilty

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7) Using ChatGPT in Writing for Publication (virtual only)

Practical tips for how to use ChatGPT for public
writing projects including for grad thesis/project
Friday, Apr 17, 1-2pm. No registration required.
Kyle E Morgan
The Press at Cal Poly Humboldt

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8) Summer Art Camps for Kids - The Studio School

4 separate weeks of summer art fun for ages 5-13
Art Journey Around the World and more!
Register today at the link below:
Andrea Webb
Extended Education

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9) CSU Chancellor’s Office Grant Opportunity for Faculty Engaged in Community-Based and Undergraduate Research

CSU GUIDE: Call for Proposals due Mon June 1
Transform undergrad experiences via mentored work
See PDF.
Taylor M Sorrels
CTL

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10) 3rd Annual Cannabis and Environmental Stewardship Symposium

April 17, 2026 in the Native Forum (BSS_162).
Doors open at 9am. Event 10am-5pm.
Presentations and interactive panel discussions.
Daniel J Mar
Sociology

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11) AY 26/27 College Corps Applications Open NOW!

Apply to be a College Corps Fellow! Help make our
communities stronger & healthier. Earn up to 10k
towards living expenses and tuition.
Shalom M Fletcher
CCBL: College Corps

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12) Percussion Ensemble & World Percussion Ensemble

Join us for an evening of percussion & world music
Performed by Cal Poly Humboldt Students
$15 General, $5 for children, free for students!
Jeremy C Wilson
Dance Music Theatre

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13) April 23-26: 59th Annual Humboldt International Film Festival

HIFF returns April 23-26 at the Minor Theatre and
on campus. See over 30 short films plus a talk and
workshop from our guest judges. Free for students!
Nicola S Waugh
Art + Film

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14) PE 158 Strength Fitness (2 Units)

Six sections of PE 158 available for Fall 26!
Class meets 2x/week on M/W or T/Th
Develop a functional lifelong Strength Routine!

Andrew "Coach Drew" Petersen
Athletics/Physical Education

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15) PE 157 Individual Weight Training Summer 26

PE 157 Individual Weight Training (1 Unit)
Class requires Three Workouts Each Week
Workouts may be completed in person or emailed

Andrew "Coach Drew" Petersen
Athletics/Physical Education

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16) ideaFest is May 1! Register TODAY by 11:59pm!

Enter your research or project in the 13th Annual
Cal Poly Humboldt ideaFest on May 1.
TODAY is the last day to register!
Register by 11:59pm today, April 17, to be included in the printed program and receive free poster printing through MarCom. Be ready to upload your poster at the time you register.
Library

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17) Humboldt Wildlife Department and the Wildlife Graduate Student Society (WiGSS) present: ECOSERIES Virtual with Joey Danielson Nevada’s Bat Conservation Program

Thursday April 23, 2026 4:00pm
virtual presentation in WDFS 258 or on zoom
Meeting ID: 872 7881 6742, Passcode: WildTalk
JoAnna L Pifferini
Wildlife Management

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18) "Samurai in the Oregon Sky” documentary film screening and Q&A with director

The film explores one of the only Japanese attacks
on a U.S. state (Oregon) during World War II & the
effects on a community. April 17, 6pm, LIB 209.
Peggy Stewart
History Department

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19) Politics Department Alumni Panel

Political science alums will discuss the
trajectories that led to their current careers!
April 22, 5pm, SH 108. See here for speaker list:
Peggy Stewart
Politics Department

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20) America’s Nuclear Waste Gridlock and the Future of the Humboldt Bay Spent Fuel Site with research faculty member and anthropologist Vincent Ialenti

Ialenti discusses the U.S. nuclear waste program
and challenges of governing radioactive materials
Thursday, April 30, from 5:30–7:00 pm in BSS 166
Jessica T Coming
Schatz Energy Research Center

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21) An Introduction to Data Science Tools for Assessing Interventions by Prof. Mark van der Laan of UC Berkeley

"Targeted Machine Learning, Highly Adaptive Lasso
and Causal Inference for generating Actionable
Information", Great Hall, April 20th, 5:30-6:30pm
Rosanna H Overholser
Math & Data Science

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22) ☻ Spring 2026 Commencement Faculty Processional ☻

Registration to participate in the processional
has closed. If you missed the deadline and still
want to join, email your College Coordinator ASAP.
Shannon Collart
Commencement Coordinator

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23) The Committee on Accessibility & Accommodation Compliance (CAAC) wants to hear from you!

CAAC Open Forum
Friday, April 24th 10:00am - 11:00am
Nelson Hall East (NHE) 102 - Goodwin Forum
Jeanne Wielgus
Accessiblty Resource Center

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24) One-on-one drop in Zoom help with digital accessibility

Help with TidyUP, UDOIT, & course accessibility
Weekly drop in assistance available through Zoom
Fridays 2 - 3 pm with Accessibility Faculty Fellow
Jeanne Wielgus
Accessibility Resource Center

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25) Weekly in-person help with digital accessibility available

Help with TidyUP, UDOIT, & course accessibility
Weekly drop in assistance available in Library 121
Mondays 1:30-2:30pm & Tuesdays 12:00-1:00pm
Jeanne Wielgus
Accessibility Resource Center